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Once a system is installed, a Spectrum Analyzer will be used to evaluate the system for harmful interference to the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System backbone initially, and annually thereafter by an OCSD /Communications Division FCC - certified technician. Any interference must be identified and removed before the system can be accepted. 4. Applicable Federal Communications Commission Rule Compliance. All active devices used to provide extended coverage must be FCC - certificated. A. Test Standards. Design Review and Certification. 1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall: i. Retain an FCC - certified technician who will review construction plans in order to ensure that such plans meet aforementioned radio communication criteria, and recommend, if needed, an in- building solution for reliable radio communication; ii. Submit copies of plans certified with the signature of the technician to the City of Santa Ana, SAPD /SAFD and OCSD /Communications; 2. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall: Retain an FCC - certified technician who will test all areas of the building or structure, verify installation and operation of in- building solutions, if needed, and certify all of the findings stated herein on the date of inspection with his /her signature. A passing test is one that demonstrates DAQ 3 with a 90% reliability factor on each floor. Owners of buildings or structures that fail to meet this standard will not be in compliance with this ordinance. ii. The building owner must retain all records of initial and annual inspections and submit copies to the City of Santa Ana, SAPD /SAFD, and OCSD /Communications. B. Initial Test Procedure. For purposes of testing, each floor of the building shall be divided into a grid of approximately twenty (20) equal areas. A maximum of two (2) nonadjacent areas will be permitted to fail the test. In the event that three (3) of the areas fail the test, and to provide greater statistical accuracy, the floor may be divided into forty (40) equal areas. In such an event, a maximum of four (4) nonadjacent areas will be permitted to fail the test. As specified by the authority having jurisdiction, the test shall be conducted by using a Motorola XTS 3000 /XTS 5000 or equivalent portable radio talking through the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System. A spot located approximately in the center of a Ordinance No NS -2722 Page 8 of 9